STEM

STEM Learning This Term 

It has been an exciting start to the term in STEM, with each year level diving into hands-on projects that spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. Here’s a look at what each grade has been up to:

Foundation

Our youngest learners are exploring the wonders of the ocean. We have been observing and learning about different marine habitats and the incredible biodiversity they hold. Students are also creating their very own mini ocean habitat in a box, carefully designing what lives under the sea and how these creatures depend on one another.

Years 1 & 2

Students in Years 1 and 2 are discovering how to care for the ocean and its creatures while learning about their amazing adaptations. From dolphins that use echolocation to crabs that can walk sideways, students are exploring how animals survive in their habitats. To bring these ideas to life, they are designing and building their own marine creatures out of recycled materials, blending science with creativity and sustainability.

Years 3 & 4

The focus for Years 3 and 4 is forces and reactions. Students are learning the fundamentals of Newton’s Laws of Motion and how they explain the way things move. They are putting this knowledge into practice by designing, building, and testing their own balloon-powered cars. This exciting project challenges them to combine engineering skills with scientific thinking to see how far and fast their creations can travel.

Years 5 & 6

Our senior students are exploring how digital technologies and sustainability can come together to solve real-world problems. They are researching wearable technology and designing ideas that could help keep people safe in everyday life. After the design stage they will be programming their micro-bit chips to convert them to a wearable garment. Alongside this, students are examining the impact of fast fashion on the environment and learning how to upcycle old clothes, giving them new life while reducing waste.

This term’s STEM projects show how science, technology, and creativity can work hand-in-hand. We can’t wait to see the innovative ideas, models, and designs that each grade will proudly share at the end of the term.